Attempted Carjacking

JST · 12-06-2022, 08:50 PM

Be careful out there. Tonight on the way home from work someone tried to steal the M3 in downtown DC. It was a classic setup; one dude bumped into me from behind in a Jeep and when I got out to look at the damage, the other dude jumped into my car and tried to drive off.

"Tried to," because (and I am not making this up) he couldn't drive a stick.

I went back around to the door and he was sitting in the driver's seat, all freaked out, trying to get the car to go. But mostly he just revved the engine and looked confused. I was yelling at him by this point, some variations of "are you trying to steal my fucking car?" and "you can't drive a fucking stick, can you? get out of my car!" and eventually he did--he crawled across the console and bolted out of the passenger side.

He didn't set the brake, though, and the car started rolling back...but the Jeep was still there, and the car smacked into the Jeep and stopped. That allowed me to get back in and drive off.

Jesus Christ, man. People.

Alan · 12-06-2022, 09:07 PM

Holy shit … that is so fucked up, thank god you’re ok .. that is so scary.

Wow buddy, just thank god tonight a million times you are ok !!

robg · 12-06-2022, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by JST

Be careful out there. Tonight on the way home from work someone tried to steal the M3 in downtown DC. It was a classic setup; one dude bumped into me from behind in a Jeep and when I got out to look at the damage, the other dude jumped into my car and tried to drive off.

"Tried to," because (and I am not making this up) he couldn't drive a stick.

I went back around to the door and he was sitting in the driver's seat, all freaked out, trying to get the car to go. But mostly he just revved the engine and looked confused. I was yelling at him by this point, some variations of "are you trying to steal my fucking car?" and "you can't drive a fucking stick, can you? get out of my car!" and eventually he did--he crawled across the console and bolted out of the passenger side.

He didn't set the brake, though, and the car started rolling back...but the Jeep was still there, and the car smacked into the Jeep and stopped. That allowed me to get back in and drive off.

Jesus Christ, man. People.

Oh man that is crazy. So sorry to hear that! Glad he didn't have a weapon...

wdc330i · 12-06-2022, 09:49 PM

Lord. That is an old Florida trick. But, it definitely makes you think twice about having nice things. I’m so sorry this happened to you.

I am super careful about even stopping for gas these days.

But, we could all get caught up in that one.

So glad you weren’t hurt. But surely your peace of mind took a blow.

SCA · 12-06-2022, 09:53 PM

DAMN! EFFING CRAZY! Glad you are okay.

Not that it matters as it can be repaired, but did the M3 come out of it unscathed?

zach · 12-06-2022, 10:21 PM

Holy crap Josh, that's insane. Glad you are ok.

JST · 12-06-2022, 10:50 PM

Bumper is scraped up but not too bad. Nothing structural.

And yeah I’m feeling both put out and extremely fortunate.

equ · 12-06-2022, 11:11 PM

Awful, sorry to hear... But also glad that was the worst of it. Hearing a few stories around NYC as well...

lip277 · 12-07-2022, 12:13 AM

Damn - That was as good an outcome that could come out of a situation like that.

On the 'getting out of the car' thing like you had to do -
My Dad taught me that whenever I have to get out of a car to investigate an accident or such - ALWAYS lock the car and take the key with you. Period. When I was driving the gas delivery truck - unless I was at the station dropping or at the office filling up - I was emphatically told to never leave the car/truck running and unlocked. Period. (I think he had something like what happened to you happen to him back in the late 50's or something). Luckily, I have not had to exercise that lesson - but it is in the back of my mind all the time.

Jeff_DML · 12-07-2022, 01:39 AM

Wow, glad you are ok

and the m3

Good story for your future grand kids at least

12-06-2022, 08:50 PM	#1
JST 195 Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 24,611	Attempted Carjacking Be careful out there. Tonight on the way home from work someone tried to steal the M3 in downtown DC. It was a classic setup; one dude bumped into me from behind in a Jeep and when I got out to look at the damage, the other dude jumped into my car and tried to drive off. "Tried to," because (and I am not making this up) he couldn't drive a stick. I went back around to the door and he was sitting in the driver's seat, all freaked out, trying to get the car to go. But mostly he just revved the engine and looked confused. I was yelling at him by this point, some variations of "are you trying to steal my fucking car?" and "you can't drive a fucking stick, can you? get out of my car!" and eventually he did--he crawled across the console and bolted out of the passenger side. He didn't set the brake, though, and the car started rolling back...but the Jeep was still there, and the car smacked into the Jeep and stopped. That allowed me to get back in and drive off. Jesus Christ, man. People.

12-07-2022, 12:13 AM	#9
lip277 The old cranky SOB.... Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: several cars... way too many.... Location: Near Seattle Posts: 4,798	Damn - That was as good an outcome that could come out of a situation like that. On the 'getting out of the car' thing like you had to do - My Dad taught me that whenever I have to get out of a car to investigate an accident or such - ALWAYS lock the car and take the key with you. Period. When I was driving the gas delivery truck - unless I was at the station dropping or at the office filling up - I was emphatically told to never leave the car/truck running and unlocked. Period. (I think he had something like what happened to you happen to him back in the late 50's or something). Luckily, I have not had to exercise that lesson - but it is in the back of my mind all the time. __________________ *Kevin* 1970 2800CS - - 2001 740iL - - 2006 997.1 - - 2012 Escalade 1968 Mustang GT Convertible - - 2003 Ford F250 PSD - - 1985 728i

12-07-2022, 01:39 AM	#10
Jeff_DML Old Fart Join Date: Oct 2005 Carmudgeonly Ride: T4R,GTI Location: San Diego Posts: 8,564	Wow, glad you are ok and the m3 Good story for your future grand kids at least Attached Thumbnails

12-06-2022, 09:07 PM	#2
Alan Carmudgeon Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 4,668	Holy shit … that is so fucked up, thank god you’re ok .. that is so scary. Wow buddy, just thank god tonight a million times you are ok !!

12-06-2022, 09:49 PM	#4
wdc330i dogged Join Date: Dec 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: '22 M440 xDrive GC Posts: 13,299	Lord. That is an old Florida trick. But, it definitely makes you think twice about having nice things. I’m so sorry this happened to you. I am super careful about even stopping for gas these days. But, we could all get caught up in that one. So glad you weren’t hurt. But surely your peace of mind took a blow.

12-06-2022, 09:53 PM	#5
SCA Jaded Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 9,048	DAMN! EFFING CRAZY! Glad you are okay. Not that it matters as it can be repaired, but did the M3 come out of it unscathed?

12-06-2022, 10:21 PM	#6
zach swinging for the fences Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: 987, X7 M60i, e36 M3 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 5,037	Holy crap Josh, that's insane. Glad you are ok.

12-06-2022, 10:50 PM	#7
JST 195 Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 24,611	Bumper is scraped up but not too bad. Nothing structural. And yeah I’m feeling both put out and extremely fortunate.

12-06-2022, 11:11 PM	#8
equ Alphanumeric Join Date: Aug 2005 Carmudgeonly Ride: 981S, 340i Posts: 9,584	Awful, sorry to hear... But also glad that was the worst of it. Hearing a few stories around NYC as well...